Teen Snaps at Stepmom: ‘I’m Not Your Daughter, Stop Being Creepy!

Meet our 16-year-old protagonist, stuck in the middle of a family drama that’s getting out of hand. Her parents are divorced, and her dad married Megan, a woman who lost her daughter in a tragic accident. Megan treats our protagonist and her brothers well, but there’s a catch: she keeps calling her by her late daughter’s name and is overly involved in her studies. The teen tried talking to her dad about it, but nothing changed. One day, she finally snapped and called Megan out on her creepy behavior.

The New Stepmom

Megan’s Tragic Loss

Living with Dad and Megan

The Name Game

Talking to Dad

Dad’s Promise

The Breaking Point

Megan’s Reaction

Mom’s Support

Apologies and Frustration

Studying and ADHD

Good Grades, But Not Enough?

Megan’s Selective Nagging

Trying to Like Megan

A Teen’s Struggle with Her Stepmom’s Creepy Behavior

This 16-year-old girl is caught in a family drama that’s getting weirder by the day. Her stepmom, Megan, can’t seem to stop calling her by her late daughter’s name and is overly involved in her studies. Despite talking to her dad, nothing changes, and she finally snaps, calling Megan out on her creepy behavior. Now, her dad’s angry, her mom’s supportive, and Megan’s barely leaving her room. Is the teen in the wrong, or is it time for Megan to face her issues? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Stepmom’s grief may be causing her to treat OP as replacement daughter

Stepmom needs therapy and dad is an a**hole for enabling.

Stepparent repeatedly calls child by deceased child’s name. NTA for snapping.

Stepmom called stepdaughter by deceased child’s name, NTA for being upset

Stepmom accused of replacing dead kid with stepdaughter.

Stepmom’s creepy behavior towards stepdaughter addressed, father at fault.

Setting boundaries with stepmom after father’s wife crosses line.

Stepmom’s creepy behavior triggers trauma, dad should handle it. NTA

Stepmom’s behavior called out as ‘unhealthy’ by commenter.

Stepmom overstepping boundaries, dad needs to communicate better

Stepmom crosses a line, dad doesn’t act, teen speaks up

Commenter expresses concern for safety and suggests remote studying options.

Stepmom called by deceased daughter’s name, teen snaps. NTA wins.

Stepmom crosses boundaries, NTA suggests therapy, dad needs backbone.

Stepmom needs therapy, NTA and dad needs to wake up

Stepmom may be transferring feelings for her daughter onto OP

Stepmom’s behavior is unacceptable. Suggests therapy for all parties.

Commenter sympathizes with Megan but points out the issue.

Stepmom’s behavior towards stepdaughter is destructive, NTA girl needs therapy

Support for NTA teen’s response to ‘creepy’ stepmom and father

Stepmom overstepping boundaries by scolding and using wrong name

Stepmom’s grief is not daughter’s burden. NTA

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. NTA

Teen stands up to stepmom’s creepy behavior. NTA.

Commenter advises setting boundaries with stepmom for emotional well-being.

Agreeing with NTA comment and bonding over shared TV show love

Stepmom’s behavior is unacceptable. NTA for setting boundaries.

Confusion over translation of comment about parents’ involvement in studying.

Setting boundaries with step-parents can be tough. NTA.

Stepmom not responsible for Megan’s behavior, NTA.

NTA, stepmom needs therapy to process grief and boundaries

Father’s lack of support is the real issue here.

Stepmom needs to deal with her grief and stop being creepy

Stepmom’s behavior is not normal, NTA needs counseling for grief

OP was being nagged by stepmom, not charged with anything

Supportive reply acknowledges need for help and validates OP’s feelings

Stepmom’s behavior is creepy, NTA for calling it out

Stepmom’s behavior is not normal, but she needs help coping.

Savage response to creepy stepmom.

Commenter suggests therapy for stepdaughter’s behavior, calls out dad’s neglect.

Stepmom needs therapy, but dad and stepmom are the AHs

Stepmom gets called out, NTA wins the day

NTA stands up to stepmom’s creepy behavior, no apology necessary

Commenter shares personal experience, advises setting boundaries with empathy.

Father’s inaction led to teen snapping at stepmom. NTA.

Stepmom’s unhealthy grief behavior crosses boundaries, NTA sets boundaries.

Stepmom oversteps boundaries, commenter advises counseling and boundaries. NTA.

Stepmom needs help, but OP is not in the wrong.

Stepmom understands, commenter misses the point

Encouraging response to stepmom’s inappropriate behavior, suggest therapy.

Stepmom’s unresolved grief causing enmeshment, OP not responsible. NTA

Honesty wins: NTA for speaking up against creepy behavior

Commenter questions if name mix-up is intentional, sparks no replies.

Assertive teen stands up to stepmom’s creepy behavior. #NTA

Compassionate response to stepmother’s unresolved trauma.

Stepmom needs help and dad is enabling her behavior. NTA.

Stepmom crosses boundaries, father should apologize. NTA.

Commenter empathizes with teen, calls out stepmom’s behavior

Stepmom’s grieving is not an excuse for emotional manipulation. NTA

Stepmom’s creepy behavior towards stepdaughter needs serious intervention. NTA.

Commenter suggests therapy for teen’s behavior.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, suggests stepmom needs counseling and dad should have protected OP. NTA

Validating NTA comment, empathizing with stepmom’s pain, and suggesting solutions.

Encouraging therapy over forced apologies for unprocessed trauma. #NTA

Megan needs therapy. The commenters agree, NTA wins.

Stepmom insists on calling her by deceased daughter’s name. NTA.

Dad’s broken promise leads to stepmom’s creepy behavior. NTA.

Stepmom’s grief is not your responsibility. Annoying vs creepy.

Commenter defends stepdaughter, calls stepmom ‘creepy’. NTA.

Stepmom overstepped boundaries, needs counseling. OP NTA.

Stepmom’s behavior not as creepy as OP thinks, NTA.

Honesty hurts but NTA. Suggest grief specialist to stepmom.

NTA for setting boundaries with stepmom, dad needs to step up

Sassy suggestion for dealing with creepy stepmom.

Father needs to step up and get help for stepmom.